Indian Motorcycle Company: Safety Recalls in 2022

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Indian Motorcycle Company in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 29, 2022

(Campaign #: I-23-01)

Kickstand May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 123

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

NHTSA ID: 22V957000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 4,653

Consequence Summary:

A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 77.05

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November 11, 2022

(Campaign #: I-22-06)

Fuel Pump May Fail

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The fuel pump may fail while riding.

NHTSA ID: 22V837000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 7,812

Consequence Summary:

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 70.62

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August 23, 2022

(Campaign #: I-22-04)

Hot Coolant May Leak on Rider and Rear Tire

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019-2020 and 2022 FTR 1200, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The coolant junction may leak.

NHTSA ID: 22V636000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6,315

Consequence Summary:

Hot coolant leaking on a rider can increase the risk of injury. Coolant leaking on the rear tire can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the coolant junction, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-04.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 57.86

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August 19, 2022

(Campaign #: 1-19-02)

Electrical Failure May Cause Loss of Headlight

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.

NHTSA ID: 22V635000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 28,689

Consequence Summary:

The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 57.7

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